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Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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